Heliconia Amazon River Lodge (4 Days)

Heliconia Amazon River Lodge, named like that because of the beautiful tropical flower: Heliconia, is one of the most exclusives lodges in the Peruvian Amazon. It is surrounded the rainforest, islands and lagoons full of wildlife.

This is a beautiful place to rest and make many activities like bird watching, observation of pink dolphins, jungle hikes, etc.

Combine nature and culture. Ideal for you traveler who always dreamed of
knowing the Amazon River, four days in the Heliconia Amazon River Lodge where
you can see pink dolphins, piranha fishing, walking through the jungle, visiting
riverside communities and more ....

During this boat ride you will have the opportunity to
observe the convergence of the brown turbid waters of the Amazon
River with the dark waters of the Nanay River. You will enjoy the
impressive jungle landscapes with the rustic small houses of the riverside
towns.

A visit to a native community is also scheduled in this
part of the boat ride to the lodge. In this community we will have the
opportunity to hear about their way of life and to see their customs, dances
and handcrafts.

After 1:30 hrs. boat ride we will arrive to the lodge where
our staff will welcome you with a complimentary and exotic jungle drink.

Lunch.

In the afternoon we will start with our first excursion: a
jungle hike into the Yanamono Reserve, which is a primary rainforest reserve,
for approximately 2 hours accompanied by our expert guides, they will be able
to identify several botanical species such as heliconia flowers, medicinal
plants and giant trees such as the White silk-cotton tree (Ceiba pentandra)
whose dimensions are so big that 25 persons can circle it holding their hands.

During this excursion you will also see several birds
species such as the Turkey Vulture (Cathartes aura), Black Fronted
Nanbird (Monasa atia) , etc., and with a little luck you will be able
to see small monkeys such as marmosets (Saguinus fusicollis), and the
Titi Monkey (Callicebus mollock mollock) and the squirrel monkey
(Saimiri boliviense).

Return to the lodge for rest.

Free time.

After observing the Amazon Sunset, we will take a night
boat ride to a stream, if the river is high enough, or along the Amazon River where you will enjoy the magical sounds of the jungle, the
light of the moon or, if it is a clear night, you will observe the stars and
constellations.

Day 2: Heliconia Amazon River Lodge (B-L-D)

Early birdwatching. We will start very early going by boat
to one of the several streams (if the water level allows us ). We will be
looking for birds such as the Tuki (Jacana Jacana), Ringed Kingfisher
(Ceryle-torquata), Black-Collared Hawk (Busarellus
nigricollis), etc.

Return to the lodge, where a delicious breakfast will be waiting for you.

After a little rest we will take a small fishing trip into
small tributaries of the Amazon River. The most daring can try for fishing Piranhas. During this excursion
you can also have the opportunity to look for the famous Pink River Dolphin
(Inia geoffrensis).

Day 3: Visit to a Riverside Town (B-L-D)

Breakfast.

After breakfast, we will visit a native village where we
will have the opportunity to hear and see their way of life. During this
excursion we can also have again the opportunity to look out for the Pink Amazon
River Dolphin (Inia geoffrensis) and to fish piranhas.

Day 4: Iquitos / ... (Lima) (B-L)

Breakfast.

After breakfast, we will visit a rustic sugar cane
distillery where you can try different exotic beverages made from sugar cane
liquor and also you will see how they use horses in the process of obtaining
this liquor.

The native Indian tribes in the area are very poor and love
to receive gifts of used clothing, old toys or anything at all that the
tourist does not need and wishes to donate. Also, any items for children such
as paper, pencils and pens are very gratefully received.

Rates apply to foreign tourists, not residents in Peru and there are expressed in U.S. Dollars. Our fares include all taxes.

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